Assistant Field Operations Supervisor

Pay Range: $54,879 - $71,343 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Workdays & Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. May be required to work after hours, weekends and special events.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Field Operations Supervisor position is available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department in our Park Operations Division. The position is responsible for supervising different operational crews, coordinating various maintenance programs, and assist with the Park Operations activities in the North District.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in field construction, maintenance, repair, or operational activities related to assigned department or division.
• Valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in field of welding & fabrication, construction, irrigation repair & maintenance, landscaping, heavy machinery and equipment operation & maintenance
• Bilingual English / Spanish.
• Municipal and government policy and permit experience.
• Job tracking software, such as Vue Works – work order tracking system, GEOTAB – GPS/Camera System, Sortly - Inventory tracking system, faster – vehicle PM’s.
  
  

The Assistant Field Operations Supervisor Job Responsibilities Include

• Supervise staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; ensure employees follow policies and procedures; maintain a safe working environment and safety training; assist in making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
• Create, assign and follow up on work orders; ensure maintenance goals are met; inspect maintenance, repair and operational activities; operate equipment and machinery, as needed.
• Participate in supervising scheduled preventative maintenance programs for equipment and facilities; maintain records of time, material, and equipment used for projects or services. Assist district field operations activities with city departments, outside agencies and organizations; prepare and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Assist in inventorying supplies, equipment and chemicals; monitor use of appropriate supplies, tools, and equipment and assist in purchasing.
• Respond to and resolve public inquiries and complaints; confer with customers regarding problems; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Assist the Field Operations Supervisor in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for existing procedures.
• Assist in establishing schedules and methods for providing maintenance; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Perform skilled maintenance and horticulture tasks; utilize specialized machines and tools; monitor irrigation and make repairs; apply fertilizers and pesticide and maintain records of applications.
• Establish working relationships with Park & Recreation contract compliance staff to ensure contracted mowing is performed according to contract agreements; make observations and report issues to contract compliance staff.
  
  

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on

assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demands

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.